The Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament is one of the largest ladies-only offshore events on the East Coast, held annually out of Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo, North Carolina. The 37th Annual runs August 8–9, 2026, with registration and team events on the first day and one day of competition on the water. The fleet fishes grounds reaching as far as 70 miles south and 30 miles east of Oregon Inlet — the same productive Outer Banks blue water that produces results at the Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament the following week. Black Book has vessels positioned in the Carolinas for tournament season. If you want to fish the Alice Kelly on a privately owned, tournament-rigged sportfish boat, this is where to start.
Availability is limited. Inquire early.
Dates: August 8–9, 2026
Location: Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo, North Carolina
Annual: 37th
Format: One fishing day, billfish release
Official Site: piratescovebillfishtournament.com
The Alice Kelly opens the Pirate's Cove week. The 43rd Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament follows August 10–14.
Fish This Tournament on the Right Boat.
Black Book vessels are positioned across the most competitive billfish tournaments on the circuit. Privately owned, captain-maintained, and rigged to compete.
Christopher Perri Memorial Billfish Tournament
Charleston Billfish Invitational
Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Fish at the Highest Level.
Every inquiry is handled personally. Tell us where you want to fish, and we will match you with the right vessel and crew.
